BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Fire crews responded to a Brevard County wildfire Wednesday afternoon that endangered several structures near Sebastian, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Officials said that the wildfire — dubbed “Iris Fire” — spread approximately 50 acres near 9335 Honeysuckle Drive. The Florida Forest Service’s website confirmed the fire was contained later Wednesday evening.
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Brevard County - FFS enroute to 2nd wildfire @ 9335 Honeysuckle Dr. (JNO) Sebastian. Structures endangered at this time. Updates to follow. #FLFire pic.twitter.com/c8F6P6Nja7
— FFS Orlando (@FFS_Orlando) August 3, 2022
The Honeysuckle Fire’s name have been updated to the Iris Fire, which is currently @ 50 acres. Updates to follow. #FLFire pic.twitter.com/9wZvQukSdu
— FFS Orlando (@FFS_Orlando) August 3, 2022
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FFS said this wildfire comes after another wildfire — dubbed “Moss Rose” — sprang up in Malabar. Fire officials said containment of the Moss Rose fire dropped due to the fire jumping containment lines, though crews were ultimately able to put it out by Wednesday evening.
Moss Rose Fire is 100% contained @ this time. FFS fire crews are still on scene improving fire lines. #FLFire pic.twitter.com/TKRXyKy8Z5
— FFS Orlando (@FFS_Orlando) August 3, 2022
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